Teaching Assistant – SEMH & MLD School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (12.07%)

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7–17 with SEMH and MLD at a brand-new specialist school opening this September. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support, with a daily rate of £110 and a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract from September.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider team to build positive relationships, encourage engagement and help pupils overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in SEND, SEMH or education settings.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver personalised support.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils thrive.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant — SEMH & MLD School

Esher, Surrey

£110 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am — 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September.

This exciting new provision will support pupils aged 7–17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). As part of a brand-new team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a positive, nurturing learning environment from day one.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.


• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.


• Support pupils in and out of the classroom.


• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver personalised support.


• Build positive relationships that help pupils thrive.

We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND, SEMH or education setting.


• A calm, patient and resilient approach.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks


• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay.